Senior Group Accountant - Flexible Financial Reporting

Hiscox; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Hiscox is seeking a Senior Group Accountant to lead group consolidation and financial reporting. You will work with the Group Financial Controller and Finance Directors across the business units to ensure IFRS and Solvency II compliance.

This role focuses on consolidations, internal controls, process improvements and stakeholder management, with flexible working options. You will report to the Head of Group Financial Reporting and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the financial control

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA).
• Strong technical and financial reporting knowledge in financial services (insurance preferred).
• Ability to challenge and analyse results.
• Hands-on approach with keen eye for detail.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Understanding of group consolidation principles and reporting systems (Oracle preferred).
• Strong control mindset and experience.
• Experience delivering change and continual improvement.

Responsibilities

• Produce and present high-quality group consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to internal and external stakeholders in compliance with IFRS and Solvency II.
• Maintain and enhance the group financial control environment and consolidation framework.
• Proactively manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Streamline and automate finance processes leveraging technology and best practice.
• Support Head of Group Financial Reporting in developing a continuous improvement culture.
• Support and drive finance group projects relevant to the role.
• Promote excellence across the wider Financial Control team.

Skills

Financial reporting

Consolidation

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/CIMA/ACCA

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Hiscox is seeking a Senior Group Accountant to lead group consolidation and financial reporting. You will work with the Group Financial Controller and Finance Directors across the business units to ensure IFRS and Solvency II compliance.

This role focuses on consolidations, internal controls, process improvements and stakeholder management, with flexible working options. You will report to the Head of Group Financial Reporting and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the financial control